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To: safisoft; Joe Hadenuf; BurbankKarl

this is not a total failure, they have backup power

The link posted in #20 from NBC4 says Palmdale's backup power has failed, too.

165 posted on 09/14/2004 7:00:13 PM PDT by Dr. Eckleburg (John Kerry is a GirlyManchurian Candidate.)

To: Dr. Eckleburg

I still think something is "up"....

170 posted on 09/14/2004 7:02:47 PM PDT by milford421

To: Dr. Eckleburg

The link posted in #20 from NBC4 says Palmdale's backup power has failed, too.

If true, it would mean that all traffic in LA Center airspace would be looking for a way out and landing short of the destination in Southern California. Rest assured, the aircraft have communications with the ground, even with a total shutdown of LA Center. At the very least, the FAA can communicate with most airliners now using datalink through company systems, advising good frequencies etc. that could be worked by other controllers.

The last time this happened at New York Center it took until well the next day for things to get back to normal.

179 posted on 09/14/2004 7:06:15 PM PDT by safisoft (Give me Torah!)

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